🎙️ Welcome to Episode 30 of COMEDY SIMP! 🎉 Get ready for an episode that’s packed with laughter, surprises, and a sprinkle of chaos as your host Stephen Michael James chats with the mysterious and oh-so-entertaining comedian, Cruz! 🤔✨ 🌟 In this episode, Stephen and Cruz cover a hilarious range of topics, including: 💔 The closing of Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club - What went down, and why does it matter? 🎤 Stephen’s recent experience at Tacoma Comedy Club's New Year, New Jokes show - Was it a smash hit or a total trainwreck? 🤼‍♂️ A wild ride through 90s and 2000s professional wrestling - Get ready for some nostalgic moments that will have you reminiscing about your childhood! 🕵️‍♂️ Stephen tries to uncover Cruz’s mysterious background while also delving into branding and the art of “creating a character” in comedy. But watch out! Cruz’s patience starts to wear thin, leading to some hilariously awkward moments! 😅 🚽 And just when you think it can’t get any wilder, Cruz regales us with a side-splitting bathroom story from a recent visit to a girl’s house that you won’t believe! Trust us; you’ll be laughing so hard you might just snort! 💥🤣 But wait, there’s more! Cruz is not just a guest; he also hosts his own podcast, "I Like to Laugh," available on YouTube! 📺 Don’t miss out on more of his comedic brilliance and adventures! 🔗 Connect with us on social media for more laughs and updates: 👉 Follow Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy 👉 Follow Cruz: @marcus_cruz00 👉 Check out Cruz’s podcast "I Like to Laugh" on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cruz_i_like_to_laugh?si=GigBh2R-R5ZI9_eU Hit that play button, buckle up, and let’s dive into the wild ride of Episode 30! 🎧🔥 #comedysimp #Podcast #StandUpComedy

Get ready to laugh your socks off! Welcome to Episode 29 of Comedy Simp! As we countdown to midnight on 12/31/2024, host Stephen Michael James takes you on a hilariously heartfelt ride through a wild year in stand-up comedy. Buckle up! 🚀 This episode is a raw, unfiltered explosion of non-stop banter from Stephen for well over an hour! 🎉💬 Expect laughs, tears, and a sprinkle of chaos as he dives deep into the Seattle and Tacoma comedy scenes.

Here’s what you can look forward to: Sam Gross Tribute: Stephen reflects on the loss of his dear friend Sam, who kickstarted his comedy career at the Whiskey Mile in Kirkland, WA. 😢💔 In his honor, Stephen teams up with friend Jordan Macias to launch "Sam's Open Mic" – where laughter meets legacy! 🕊️✨ Heckler Showdowns: Get ready for wild stories about hecklers in dive bars! 🤪🎤 One unforgettable moment included witnessing a comedian throw water on a patron! Yes, you heard that right! 💦🙈 Talk about taking it to the next level! Comedy Venue Chronicles: Stephen spills the tea on the bittersweet closing of Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club. 😱🏳️ Rejection Diaries: His rejection from Laughs Comedy Club and Washington's Funniest Mammal Contest? Just fuel for the fire! 🔥💪 Podcasting Journey: Stephen shares the rollercoaster ride of launching the Comedy Simp podcast, co-hosted with the hilarious Rob Conroy! 🎢🎙️ It’s been an absolute blast! Stand-Up Appearances: Stephen's stand-up journey has included performances on various shows, including Cheri Hardman's podcast "Diary of an Ex Ho", PJ's podcast "Hell Yeah!", and many more across Seattle and Tacoma! 🌟 Name-Dropping Galore: Prepare for a wild ride as Stephen name-drops a ton of comedians throughout the episode! You won’t want to miss out on who he does or doesn’t mention! 🔥🙌 Hilarious Encounters: He’ll also share memorable moments and amazing interactions with fellow comedians that will leave you in stitches! 😂🎉 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Your support means the world and helps us build this quirky comedy community! 🌍❤️ Connect with Stephen on social media for more laughs and antics: Instagram: @Stephenmjcomedy 📸 YouTube: @Stephenmjcomedy 🎥 TikTok: @stephenmichaeljames 🎶 Thank you for joining Stephen in this emotional yet uproarious end-of-year reflection! Here’s to celebrating memories, laughter, and the legacy of friends in 2025! 🥳🥂✨ #ComedySimp #StephenMichaelJames #Podcast

🎤🎉 Welcome back to Comedy Simp! Episode 28 is here, and it’s an absolute rollercoaster of laughs! 🤣🎢 Host Stephen Michael James is joined by fan favorites Casey Judson and first-time guest Dennis AK, both of whom are the real MVPs of the Seattle comedy scene 🇺🇸✨. 😳 Get ready for wild stories that include: - Bar brawls that would make a UFC match look like a tea party! 💥🥋 - Hecklers who think they’re funnier than the comics (spoiler: they’re NOT)! 😤🎭 - The rollercoaster ride of growing up in Redmond and Seattle 🏙️, where skateboarding 🛹 was just one way to escape the craziness of life (and, yes, Dennis revealing how black culture stole his heart and brain! 🖤🧠). Dennis and Casey spill the tea 🍵 about their comedy heroes, like Richard Pryor and Norm MacDonald. But just when you think it can’t get any better, Stephen and Dennis trade off hilarious impressions of iconic black comedians like Katt Williams 🎤😂 and… wait for it… Bill Cosby. 😳🎭 (Trust us, it’s as wild as it sounds, and the laughs are nonstop!) But wait, there’s MORE! Stephen gives a heartfelt shoutout to a local comic 🔥 and delves into a “beef” that’s really more like a light chokehold—nobody’s throwing punches, folks! 🤼‍♂️😂 Also, in this episode, the guys answer the burning question: “Where’s the craziest place you’ve ever had to go Number 2?!” 🚽💩 Trust us, you might want to grab some popcorn 🌽 because the stories are THAT outrageous! Moving on, the convo gets spicy when they tread into YouTube censorship territory 🔒👀—like, how can we not talk about Kurt Cobain's cause of death? 🎸🤷‍♂️ When was the last time you got flagged for a little honesty?! As if that wasn’t enough, Casey drops the bombshell of how he literally ended up in a wheelchair for half of 2024! 😱🚶‍♂️💨 (Let’s just say, it’s a tale filled with more twists than a soap opera! 📺😂) An hour in, surprise guest Jordan Macias bursts through the door 🎉🚪 like he just won the comedy lottery! 🤑 They dive into their recent gigs, Thanksgiving family feuds 🦃👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, and the chaotic joy that comes with being a comic in Seattle. And just when you think the party's over, the legendary Mike Devore slides in 🕺💨! Stephen turns the spotlight on him and Jordan (two seasoned comics ready to drop wisdom) for advice on his emotional rollercoaster ride of getting rejected from a local club after a year of back-and-forth correspondence. 📝🙄 (Can we say R-E-S-P-E-C-T?!) 🙌💔 🎉 This episode is JAM-PACKED with humor, chaos, and all the inside scoop from the Seattle comedy scene! 😂🌧️✨ So buckle up, grab your favorite snack 🍿, and dive into the hilarity that is Comedy Simp Episode 28! 💥👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and hit that bell 🔔👊 to stay updated with all the laughter and shenanigans from your favorite comedy crew! ------------------------------- Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy Mike Devore: @itsmikedevore Jordan Macias: @jordanmorechairs Casey Judson: @casejud Dennis AK: @dennisakcomedy ------------------------------- #ComedySimp #Episode28 #SeattleComedy #Number2Stories 😂🏙️🛹✨ 🎤📅💥💚